Connective joints are "design projects in their own right", according to the curators of the huge U-Joints exhibition during Milan design week. More about U-Joints exhibition examines the diverse world of construction joints
Engineers from WSP are working with architects at Innovation Imperative to create a carbon neutral modular hotel made from groups of concrete pods. More about Hotel of concrete pods proposed by WSP for remote locations
Height restrictions, space standards and rent controls should be scrapped in order to solve the housing crisis, according to Zaha Hadid Architects' principal Patrik Schumacher. More about Unfettered capitalism "can solve the housing crisis" says Patrik Schumacher
The lamp that Moustache created for French national railway service SNCF is now available to buy and, to mark the occasion, the Parisian design brand has released a series of movies featuring huge furry characters. More about Moustache's lamp for French national railway is now available for the home
Architect Ariel Claudet has introduced a network of copper pipes to an otherwise simple studio apartment in Paris, to help it stand out on Airbnb. More about Copper pipes create storage solutions for Paris studio flat by Ariel Claudet
Expanding a remodelled bungalow in Los Angeles and connecting it to an adjacent commercial building has allowed architect Martin Fenlon to create more living spaces for his family and offices for his studio. More about Martin Fenlon completes expansion of his own Los Angeles home and studio
A dark green marble counter and a grid of tiny circular shelves are among the minimal details chosen by Ivy Studio for the Crisp barbershop in Montreal. More about Ivy Studio uses simple furnishings to create a "barbershop unlike all others" in Montreal
The sensual and autobiographical qualities of the house Mexican architect Luis Barragán built for himself are rarely found in today's buildings, says Aaron Betsky. More about "No architect today is capable of buildings like Luis Barragán's"
Architects including Adjaye Associates have presented ideas for the refurbishment of the Lancaster West Estate in London, site of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. More about Architects reveal ideas for £15 million refurbishment of Grenfell Tower estate
Dutch design studio Belén has created a line of all-natural, textile-based products that are designed to be used in place of sunscreen lotions and polyester sunshades. More about Belén presents textile-based alternatives to "harmful" sunscreens
Larry Harvey, the man who founded Burning Man festival, has passed away after suffering a stroke. More about Burning Man founder Larry Harvey dies aged 70
A metal brise-soleil and a sculptural rooftop block allow a new performing arts centre by Tennessee studio Archimania to stand out in a revitalised district in Midtown Memphis. More about Copper screen stretches across front of Memphis ballet school by Archimania
Architect Pierpaolo Lazzarini is trying to crowdfund the creation of a self-sufficient floating city-hotel of modular pyramids. More about Lazzarini Design wants to build a city of floating pyramids
Dezeen editor Amy Frearson reveals her pick of the best new bathroom products launched at the Salone del Mobile in Milan, including a marble sink inspired by a wicker basket and a bathtub with a tapered edge. More about Eight of the best new designs for minimalist bathrooms
Niall McLaughlin Architects has refurbished a 1970s building at Jesus College, Cambridge, adding a new facade with a vertical composition of stone and timber elements. More about Niall McLaughlin Architects updates Cambridge college using historically appropriate materials
Chinese studio Neri&Hu has used frosted, blown glass to create a series of lamps for Italian brand Poltrona Frau, designed to recreate the softness of early morning sunlight. More about Neri&Hu's Xi lamps are designed to emulate early morning sunlight
London studio TDO has teamed up with architect and television presenter George Clarke to build a terrace of prefabricated houses in North Shields, England. More about TV presenter George Clarke and TDO unveil terrace of prefabricated Fab Houses
New York studio Architecture + Information aimed to create an environment that is "playful, not childish" for this school in Manhattan. More about A+I designs New York City school with colourful panels and tiered seating
Architect Luciano Kruk's latest board-marked concrete holiday home on the Argentinian coast has walls wrapped in glazing and blackened wood. More about Luciano Kruk combines blackened wood with concrete for Equestrian House in Argentina
Researchers have created a series of 4D-printed plastic objects that fold themselves into predetermined shapes when heated, which they believe could be scaled up to create flat-pack furniture. More about 4D-printing method could allow flat-pack furniture to be assembled with heat alone